Sign Language Interpreting

Change is in the air! The department of the Sign Language Interpreter Training Program continues to modify its curriculum to meet the demands and requirements of the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Exams and the National Interpreter Certificate exam. As you browse our site, you will find information about our Associate of Applied Science Degree and our Certificate for Sign Language Interpreting (for those who have a degree or are pursuing another degree but want training to become a sign language interpreter.) In addition, we offer an ASL Skills Certificate for people who do not want to become an interpreter but want ASL Skills.

One thing that has not changed is the great need for certified sign language interpreters not only in Texas but throughout the United States!

WE ARE MOVING! - Thanks to a grant we are acquiring an additional lab classroom. By Fall 2013 the ASL lab will move from RSC 307 to Pirtle 106 for ASL and 108 for Interpreting & Open Lab.

Part-time

Statement of Mission and Purpose: the purpose of the Sign Language Interpreter training program of Tyler Junior College is to prepare graduates for a career as interpreters serving the Deaf in school and in the community. Graduates of this program will have had extensive training in American Sign Language, American Deaf Culture and interpreting/transliterating (Sign and Voice)

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP). Tyler Junior College respects the legal rights of each person to work and learn in an environment that is free from unlawful sexual discrimination including sexual harassment and sexual violence.